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8 foot doors and over-the-door racks

2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago

I have 8 foot doors throughout my home I am struggling finding some sort of rack that I can use over the door that would allow me to hang a bath robe or item of clothing. I would think the rack woild have to extend by at least 2 feet to be accessible.. Has anyone had any success finding something?

Comments (27)

  • 2 years ago

    I have 8ft. doors and used hardware that matched the other hardware in the room. Robe hook….Could you do that?

  • 2 years ago

    Thanks Molly. Maybe I’m not explaining this properly - because the doors are so tall I need some sort of rack that would extend a couple feet to make it reachable. Are you suggesting I just get a single hook that I can place anywhere on the door?

  • 2 years ago

    Yes don't hang racks over the doors. Install hooks or bars on the door. The racks say "temporary solution in a rental property " in my opinion.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Thanks. I was trying not to ”install” hardware and not put holes in the door. That may be my only option though. Thanks J Mig - I thought about a wreath hannger - that would allow me to see if this is how I truly want to use the space. Arcw-gw I have looked on Amazon, etsy, Home Depot, Lowes Lowes, Walmart and certainly googled it. I couldn’t find one that’s why I posted here. Can you share a link?

  • 2 years ago

    Wreath hooks.

  • 2 years ago

    I had over the door hooks in my bathroom years ago and had the same thought - didn't want to put holes in the doors. It caused damage to the door and frame as it rubbed and moved every time the door was opened and closed. I would never use one again.

  • 2 years ago

    I have one. I use it when company is coming and we need more towel racks where most people shower. Google it--there are scads of them.

  • 2 years ago

    Install the hooks into the wall behind the door rather than on the door and make sure you have a door stop that suits.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Put the hooks on the wall behind the door at the proper height . Or do what we do anf bring our bathrobes with us for the times we want to use them . Is this a main bathroom or for guests?

  • 2 years ago

    All my bathroom doors and closet doors had towel hooks (that match the door hardware or bathroom hardware) installed on the inside. I have always had hooks installed on doors in every house I have owned and I have never had an issues with them. All my doors have been good quality wood/solid core doors.


    8 ft closet door with basic Emtek hook. The master bath has a double hook that matches the Brizo Levoir fixtures.



    Nadine Taylor thanked chispa
  • 2 years ago

    My son's apartment had a hook that fit onto the door hinge.

  • PRO
    2 years ago


    Over The Door Hooks - 3-Piece Door Hanger Set for Clothing and Accessories, White · More Info


    Over the Door Organizer 6-Tier Adjustable Pantry Shelves and Rack · More Info

    If you have a local Container Store or Bed, Bath, and Beyond, you can find door hanger hooks or shelves.

    Nadine Taylor thanked Sabrina Alfin Interiors
  • 2 years ago

    Christmas wreath hangars! I had 8' doors in my old condo and wanted over-the-door hooks for robes or towels, and that was the solution that worked perfectly for me. The length is adjustable, they're inexpensive, and they're not unattractive. Some of them extend up to 2'.

    Nadine Taylor thanked Toronto Veterinarian
  • 2 years ago

    Thanks Sabrina - for the 3-pack of hooks the longest one is 7 inches which I won’t be able to reach. I appreciate the picture of the adjustable shelves but I was really looking for hooks to use for an occasional t-shirt, robe, etc. Thanks though for the suggestions and more importantly for the attached photos.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Truly......this is not that hard. Line up command hooks in a row. Use heavy duty, and they can be removed with no damage.

    Over the door hangers are a pain! The door may not fully close, the door may be scratched on one or both sides.

    A command.....

    Or show this situation in a picture, where you have not. one. inch. of. wall. for a hook you can reach

  • 2 years ago

    I don't understand the hesitancy to do something permanent in a house you own rather than rent?

    I know someone who didn't want to drill a hole in the tile in their new bathroom to put up a shower rod, so for years they dealt with a spring loaded shower rod that was often not level and would sometimes fall down when someone tried to pull the shower curtain the "wrong" way.

  • 2 years ago

    Command hooks is the best idea!

  • 2 years ago

    Agree, command hooks are the answer, since you can stick them at whatever height you want.

  • 2 years ago

    Command hooks are great and they look finished. I even have one on our glass shower wall to stage a towel when using the shower.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Pal, they must be the same people who are afraid to put nail holes in new homes or newly painted walls, so they live for years with nothing on their walls!

  • 2 years ago

    Jan Moyer - iI havent left the building. I’ve commented and thanked those that provided useful information

  • 2 years ago

    I completely understand the not making the first hole fear. I propped all artwork rather than hanging it in my first house.

    But a hook or towel bar needed for function is something where I would bite the bullet but install permanently.

  • 2 years ago

    " I completely understand the not making the first hole fear "

    So do I, especially for things like hooks - I want to test out the height and location before I commit to putting a hole in the door or wall. Once I've established where I naturally look for/reach for things, then I'll screw something into the wall.......I've discovered that sometimes the "obvious" place for things turns out to be not where my personal preferences and instincts want things to be.

    Nadine Taylor thanked Toronto Veterinarian
  • 2 years ago

    I used these door stops/ Robe hooks... a twofer.


    Nadine Taylor thanked Paul F.
  • 2 years ago

    Command makes some attractive metal hooks now. That’s what I used on the back of my closet door to hold my nightgown and robe. It works great.

  • 2 months ago

    Im sure glad that i found your post. I too have 8 foot doors and have been looking high and low for a over door hanger with no luck.

    Decided to take the advice given here and order the nickel Command hooks (heavy duty) with the hope that it works and I can cross it off my list. Maybe, you and I should go into business and design a hanger ourselves. 😂 Would seem reasonable that someone would have thought of it by now.